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University of South Florida

Tampa , Florida ,United States

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences B.A., with Humanities Concentration

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary integration of the social sciences for students who are interested in a holistic educational experience. The program offers an opportunity to design a rigorous course of study geared toward individual needs and interests that emphasizes critical analysis of social issues through a variety of paradigms and perspectives.

Students complete an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program of study that includes completing two concentrations (24 total credit hours) from the following list: Africana Studies, Aging Sciences, American Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, Deaf Studies, Economics, Environmental Science and Policy, Geography, Global and Government Affairs, History, Humanities, Information Studies, Integrated Community Research, International Studies, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies, Mass Communications, Multidisciplinary Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Relations and Policy, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • June
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As Florida's only metropolitan Preeminent University, we are shaping the future for a better tomorrow. We are uniquely situated to make a difference every day. We see it in the hopes and dreams of every student success story. We feel the pride in every discovery that helps people lead healthier lives. We grow with every community advancement where our families work and play.

Generally, F-1 students are only allowed to work on campus for 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters (40 hours during breaks and annual vacation). For a job to be considered to be “on campus” you must receive a USF generated paycheck or the on-campus location must offer essential services to students, such as the Yuengling Center or the USF Follett Bookstore.

PSW Opportunity

  • 12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Any student applying for admission to USF is considered international if he or she:

Is not a citizen of the United States
Is not a permanent resident alien, asylee or refugee
Is pending permanent resident alien status
If offered admission, international applicants will need to submit additional documents.

Once you have determined whether you are an international student, decide whether you are freshman or transfer status. This is important to do before you get started on your application.

Freshman Status

If you have not graduated from secondary school or completed your secondary school examinations, the State of Florida considers you a freshman, regardless of the amount of college credit you may have earned through dual enrollment, AP or IB coursework, or external examinations while in secondary school.

Thus, even though you may have sophomore or junior standing once you enroll and your credits are transferred, USF will review your application for admission as a freshman and consider you for all freshman admission scholarships. You also are considered a freshman if you have completed your secondary school studies and have attempted fewer than 12 college credits.

If you fall into this category, please follow the freshman requirements and deadlines when submitting your application.

SAT: minimum total score of 1100 (Writing=25, Critical Reading=24, Mathematics=24)
ACT: minimum total score of 22 (English=17, Reading=19, Mathematics=19)
SAT – 24 (Reading), 25 (Writing and Language)
ACT – 17 (English), 19 (Reading)
TOEFL > 79
IELTS > 6.5
Duolingo > 110